E3 2019, one of the year's biggest gaming shows, is now just a few days away. The industry event is looking to be a different event this year, as an increasing number of publishers try new approaches. In maybe the most notable change, Sony won't be attending the show, which means there won't be a press conference devoted to the PlayStation or first-party PS4 games (though Death Stranding is getting some visibility before E3 begins, with a new trailer and its release date being revealed). Even so, there is going to be a lot to look forward to, as E3 is sure to still bring tons of game reveals and news.
But what's actually going to happen? The rumor mill has already begun, and things have started to leak (even if we've yet to get something on par with last year's Walmart Canada leak). Among the rumors to already pan out is that 2019's Call of Duty is Modern Warfare, which Activision has now confirmed.
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Meanwhile, Microsoft isn't waiting for its long press conference to start sharing news, as it's already revealed that Xbox Game Pass is coming to PC (which ties into a prediction below). It's also teasing 14 first-party games for its showing, where it could also announce its next-generation Xbox. Beyond that, publishers are largely keeping their lips sealed, but that doesn't mean we don't have some guesses as to what we should expect from E3. Below, you'll find our predictions for what we think we'll get to see, including some exciting game reveals and ports.
Even if neither From Software nor Martin have stepped forward to confirm the rumors, I'm inclined to believe they're true. From Software's Soulsborne games are dark fantasies that regularly kill off important characters and weave together convoluted, but well-written narratives, much like Martin's novels. It seems like a match made in heaven. Plus, From Software director Hidetaka Miyazaki has already confirmed the developer has two more games on the way.
According to Gematsu's report, From Software's new game will be open world, allow you to travel by horse, and features multiple kingdoms to explore. Killing the leaders of each kingdom allows you to unlock new, powerful abilities. You can read more about it in our E3 2019 rumor roundup. -- Jordan Ramée
With development speeding up, the time is right for 343 to start giving more concrete details--and where better to do that than a stage show packed with Halo fans, and hundreds of thousands more watching at home? It’s a golden opportunity we don’t think Microsoft will allow to pass it by. A teaser trailer followed by a premiere date, possibly with 343 head Bonnie Hunt or transmedia director Kiki Wolfkill peppering in some intriguing details, would hit the spot. -- Steve Watts
Rumors that the collection is getting ported to the hybrid console have been cropping up consistently over the past few months. Shortly after the news of Metroid Prime 4's delay, Game Informer editor Imran Khan claimed that a Switch port of Metroid Prime Trilogy was already complete, but Nintendo was sitting on it until the opportune moment. If that wasn't enough, listings for the game have popped up at various retailers, most recently in Best Buy's employee system last month. With Metroid Prime 4 still a way off, this would be a perfect opportunity to unveil Metroid Prime Trilogy for Switch. Not only would it tide Metroid fans over until there's more news to share about Metroid Prime 4, but it would also introduce a new generation of players to one of the greatest trilogies in gaming. -- Kevin Knezevic
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Google Stadia showed off some impressive-looking tech, but the lingering question was left: how will this be monetized? Microsoft xCloud, or whatever the company eventually calls it, will likely face similar questions. The company could get ahead of the speculation, and win over hearts and minds, by announcing integration between xCloud and Xbox Game Pass. A streaming platform naturally lends itself to an all-you-can-eat model a la Netflix, so consumers already understand the model. And with recent suggestions that Microsoft is eyeing other platforms for its streaming tech, this synergy would tee up Microsoft to be ubiquitous in video games, on all platforms. -- Steve Watts
I think one of those details will be a launch date. It's about time CD Projekt Red provides some sort of timetable for the game they've been teasing since 2013, even if it's just confirmation for which year we can expect to see the game release. In August 2018, Cyberpunk 2077 producer Richard Borzymowski revealed the game is already playable from start to finish, so a release in 2019 or 2020 seems plausible. If the former, it makes even more sense that we'd get a release date during E3.
Of course, CD Projekt Red could easily decide to keep those details close to the chest for a little while longer. The developer is known for revealing new information slowly. If no release date gets announced, perhaps CD Projekt Red will at least take advantage of E3 to explain why it enlisted multiplayer-focused studio Digital Scapes. -- Jordan Ramée
Aside from the release of Batman Arkham VR, we haven't seen another Batman game since the release of Arkham Knight. WB Montreal, who produced the often overlooked Batman Arkham Origins, has also kept quiet. According to Rocksteady co-founder and creative director Sefton Hill, the developers have been at work on their next title since 2016. With E3 2019 approaching, now seems like an opportune time to finally reveal the developer's next project. So far, the only specific info we have is that the next game will likely have an online component of some form, as the developers recently had open positions for multiplayer designers.
Following the Arkham series, there's been a noticeable uptick in the quality of superhero games, and with Marvel's Spider-man showing that other stellar games in the genre can exist too, it's time for WB and Rocksteady to follow-up with their next project. Whether it's a new Batman game, or something branching out into the broader DC comics universe, Rocksteady's next big game will be something that many fans will want to see sooner rather than later. -- Alessandro Fillari
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So far all we've seen is a mood piece for the game's brand-new engine, Slipspace. That's all well and good (the engine looks very impressive), but it is finally time for Microsoft to pull back the curtain and tell us just what the hell Halo Infinite is and when we can play it. The company has talked about letting fans play early through betas, and it could be a huge win for Microsoft to be able to say, "Play the beta later this year" or even early 2020. The Halo franchise has fallen out of prominence, and a big showing at E3 2019 could be just what the series needs. -- Eddie Makuch
While such a reveal would spark massive excitement, I admit that it would be even greater if Nintendo one-upped our expectations by announcing at E3 that it's committing to a full-on Mario & Luigi-style Mother 3 remake with new mechanics and remastered visuals. Given how badly fans have wanted the game, a remake would seem the proper way to bring Mother 3 to western audiences. Though, if this turns out to be the case, it would be great to have the GBA original included as a bonus somehow.
Nintendo has kept quiet about a potential Mother 3 western release in the past year, but it does know the desire for it. Former Nintendo of America president Reggie Fils-Aime has repeatedly mentioned this awareness. However, Game Informer editor Imran Khan claimed in an ResetEra post circulated that Nintendo's effort to localize Mother 3 had allegedly ended due to characters and scenes deemed too controversial for the company.
It's difficult to say what might become of Mother 3 in the west, but I'm crossing my fingers that it's still on Nintendo's radar. The company is known for its E3 surprises, so this year's big show could be the one where we finally hear the Mother 3 announcement we've been waiting over a decade for now. -- Matt Espineli
That game is Fable 4, and we are excited to see the look and direction for the esteemed RPG series. With Microsoft also tipped to announce a next-generation Xbox (or two!) at E3, the company could wow Fable fans with an impressive demo for what the new Fable game will look like and the depth it will offer thanks to the power of the new machines. After the unfortunate closing of Lionhead and cancellation of Fable Legends, the Fable franchise could return stronger than ever. -- Eddie Makuch
With E3 2019 approaching, and Microsoft planning to pull out all the stops for their June 9 presentation, now is the best time for Ninja Theory to reveal their next big project. Recently, International Business Times reported that Ninja Theory filed a trademark for the name Bleeding Edge, which may be its next title. Aside from the name, not much is known about the game. But given the studio's pedigree for blending action with strong storytelling, it seems like a given that next title will focus on that.
It's been exciting to see Ninja Theory hone its craft and particular style over the years. The studio's breakout hit Heavenly Sword showed a lot of promise, but it was clear the developers still had some growing to do in order get to where they needed to be. They would eventually hit those marks with games like DmC: Devil May Cry and Hellblade--both of which showed stellar craft for action-gameplay and storytelling respectively. Though we'll likely never get the proposed DmC sequel that Capcom and NT had plans to work on, this new game could be the next best thing. I predict that Ninja Theory's next big game will make an appearance at this year's E3, and if it can match the quality of their last two games, then we're in for something captivating. -- Alessandro Fillari
They may not all be ready to show off what they've been working on for Microsoft, but I'm expecting to both get a look at some of those games and to hear that Microsoft has acquired another studio or two. While there were some big names among last year's group, I could see Microsoft now going in the other direction and acquiring some quality small studios. Perhaps it could even target some of the developers to release their games at launch through Xbox Game Pass. -- Chris Pereira
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All we know for sure is that Kingdom takes the Assassin's Creed franchise to the Age of Vikings and is scheduled to release in 2020. If Ubisoft sticks to its traditional pattern, that means a teaser trailer and name drop during E3 this year, and Ragnarok could be a likely candidate for a name. Not only is the term tied to Viking culture (it's the name of a cataclysmic event in Norse mythology), but the themes behind the word could apply to Kingdom's story.
In Norse mythology, Ragnarok is the destruction of the gods, an end to the old conflicts, and the rebirth of the world with two remaining humans (Líf and Lífþrasir) leading humanity into a new age. Ubisoft's past two Assassin's Creed titles, Origins and Odyssey, dealt with the secret war between the Order of Ancients and the Hidden Ones. Assassin's Creed Ragnarok could be a symbolic title, one that references how the game's events ultimately destroy this old conflict, only to give rise to a new one between the two groups that define humanity going forward: the Templar Order and Assassin Brotherhood. The Age of Vikings does roughly last from 793 to 1066 AD, after all, ending just over a century before the events of the original Assassin's Creed. -- Jordan Ramée
Before Splatoon 2's release, Nintendo said it would support the title with a full year of free post-launch updates, while its Splatfest competitions would be held monthly for two years. That two-year mark is approaching this July and Nintendo has not indicated that its plans have changed, which is why it would be such a great surprise to see the company announce that not only is a major 5.0 update on the way, but Splatfests will be extended for another full year. The Switch is still very much in the early years of its life, and Splatoon 2 has proven to be one of the console's best-selling titles, so it wouldn't make business sense to undercut its success by prematurely stopping support. Moreover, Nintendo is hosting another Splatoon 2 World Championships tournament ahead of its E3 presentation, which is indicative of how important the game is. That would be the perfect venue to announce that more Splatoon content is on the way. -- Kevin Knezevic
First, I expect that Game Pass on PC will be a built-in part of the existing Game Pass subscription; you won't be expected to pay for a separate service, as is the case with EA Access and Origin Access. Whether you want to download and play something on your Xbox One or PC, you'll be free to do so with that single subscription.
Further blurring the lines between those platforms, I think Game Pass will combine with Play Anywhere to let you seamlessly move back and forth between PC and console versions of a game. It could even tie into xCloud, as Steve predicted above, but I think Microsoft will use Game Pass to continue eliminating barriers we've dealt with for years. -- Chris Pereira